Title: Shift Engineer

Requisition ID: 73205

Date: Feb 26, 2026

Location:

St Austell, Cornwall, CON, GB

Department: Engineering

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

To provide Engineering Technical cover for all production and site support equipment, thereby ensuring high levels of machine availability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fault finding and defect rectification on all production and site support equipment
Maintenance of production and site support equipment as per the Maintenance Management System
Correct completion of the recording of defect rectification and maintenance
To modify or install equipment and machinery as required.
Liaising with production colleagues to identify windows of opportunity for carrying out project and engineering-related work
Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines, safety regulations and regulatory requirements
Ensure that all spares and parts used are correctly booked out in the engineering spares system.

Lead the shift technicians in their role and work together to prioritise tasks
Ensure that all training courses required for the role are completed.
Support and contribute actively in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Keep Production Supervisor and Engineering Management aware of maintenance issues and downtime.
Identify and complete projects for Continuous improvement and business needs.
To complete PPM maintenance in conjunction with the PPM Engineer

Additional Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

To ensure that the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and other safety regulations are upheld throughout the site reporting any irregularities to your line manager.
Ensure all work is carried out safely following both internal and mandatory codes of practice to ensure that all personnel are protected.
Report Unsafe Occurrences, Near Miss Incidents and Accidents at the earliest opportunity following the correct procedure.
Be compliant with any machine instructions, & responsible for the proper use of all equipment assets within the work area.

Quality

The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality according to the company’s quality policy and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the company quality policy at all times.
Comply with company cGMP regulations

Other

To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by your line manager.
Ensure functional legislative compliance.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

Basic Qualifications:

Level 3 Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification
Trained to BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations preferred
Experience of industrial equipment maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Mechanical Engineering knowledge and understanding
Hydraulic knowledge and fault-finding ability
Experience in Medical device industry or other regulated industry
PLC, Robotics/PLC experience
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Use of CMMS systems

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Shift

3 shift Rotation
Monday to Friday
5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm / 9pm - 5am
Additional Shift premium payable of 15%

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.